The Beckton Difference

 

Calving ease directly impacts herd profitability. Our program emphasizes easy calving with rigorous selection criteria, limiting birth weights, and prioritizing sires with top-tier calving ease genetics.

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Why Choose Beckton for Calving Ease:

• The average Calving Ease EPD of our cow herd is +17, which is in the top 7% of the Red Angus breed.

• Bulls selected to perform equally well with heifers and mature cows.

• Reduced calving difficulty increases calf survival, directly boosting profitability, EPDs and Genetic Precision

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Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) provide powerful insights into the genetic potential of our cattle. Beckton Red Angus uses EPDs strategically to produce bulls that deliver predictable, profitable outcomes, year after year.

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EPD Advantages at Beckton:

• Accurate genetic predictions across all major traits.

• Proven, stable selection methods to ensure reliability and herd consistency.

• Transparent and direct genetic comparisons, empowering ranchers to make informed decisions.​

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Efficiency Matters

While the cattle industry has trended toward larger cows, we recognize that bigger isn’t always better. Larger cows require more supplemental feed, driving up production costs without significantly increasing returns. Our cattle, on the other hand, have maintained consistent size, keeping your input costs low while maximizing calf growth and herd productivity.

Key Efficiency Benefits:

• Consistently moderate cow size over 35+ years, reducing feed and maintenance costs.

• Improved calf growth rates without increasing cow size.

• Enhanced herd efficiency: more pounds of calf per acre.

 

Cow Size and Profitability

At Beckton, our cattle meet consumer and packer demands perfectly. Our cattle ensure competitive market weights without the burden of increased maintenance. Beckton cows consistently wean calves that represent more than 50% of their body weight under range conditions, offering unmatched efficiency and profitability.

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Consistent Cow Size Results:

• Mature cow weights stable between 1,100-1,150 lbs for over three decades.

• Optimal balance of growth and maternal traits. Birth Weight and Calving Ease​​

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Proven Success, Decades in the Making

Our success is rooted in a disciplined approach to cattle breeding, balancing traits that matter most: efficiency, growth, fertility, and longevity. At Beckton, we’ve set—and upheld—the gold standard in Red Angus genetics since 1945, continually refining our cattle to meet your evolving needs.

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Experience the Beckton difference—Genetics built to perform, Herds built for profit.